Let's Sketch The Santora Building & surrounding area in Historic Downtown Santa Ana
Date: Saturday, May 31,2025
Location: Santora Arts Building, 207 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (corner of Broadway and 2nd)
10:00 AM - MEET: In front of Santora Arts Building, 207 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (corner of Broadway and 2nd)
10:00 AM until 12:30 PM - SKETCH
12:30 PM - RECONVENE to share our work, make introductions, announcements and take a group photo. (Location to be determined the day of event)
1:00 PM - END
ADMISSION: Free
PARKING: There are several pay parking lots in the area. Here are a few suggestions:
175 W 3rd St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
218 W 3rd St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
ABOUT THE LOCATION: The building was designed by Frank Lansdowne, one of the premier architects of the region, and groundbreaking on it took place on July 7, 1928. It is in the California Churrigueresque style of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. The Santora is listed in the National Register of Historic Places
From 1934 until 1944, Daninger's Tea Room occupied the rooms on the second floor, southwest corner. The restaurant was famous for its home cooked meals and pleasant atmosphere, and attracted a clientele that included Hollywood celebrities Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Billie Burke, Charles Ruggles, Connie Haines, Lucille Ball, Gracie Allen, George Burns, Joan Davis, Rosalind Russell, Robert Young, William Holden and Alan Ladd, all of whom signed the guest book.
After a period of decline in Santa Ana's downtown the Santora resurged as an arts complex where a number of different artists moved in including Joseph Musil and his Salon of the Art Deco Theaters. Musil was a set designer for the Walt Disney company and worked on the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.
BRING:
All skill levels are welcome whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting to explore your creativity. Bring your favorite sketching media, an easel if desired and maybe a folding chair or stool if you need to sit. If you’re new to sketching, your equipment can be as simple as a pencil and a sketchbook!
We can't wait to see you there!
Happy Sketching!
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